Pure Groove Records began as a market stall in Camden in 1989, before quickly moving to a bricks and mortar home in Archway. Initially synonymous with the import and breaking of US house records in the UK, it later became the epicentre of the UK Garage, before evolving into a key cornerstone in the indie scene, accommodating exclusive releases, inhouse record labels and instores. The shop moved to Faringdon which allowed it to accommodate even more – and bigger – instores whilst simultaneously being a coffee shop and bar.
2001
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Dave Harwood
14 Oct 2024 at 12:59
I found this listing in the 'Sunday Express' dated 27th June 1993: “YOU can buy techno sounds at: ZOOM RECORDS, 188 Camden High Street, NW1; FAT CAT RECORDS, Monmouth Street, WC1; QUAFF RECORDS, 4 Berwick Street, W1; PURE GROOVE RECORDS, 679 Holloway Road, N19.”
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